{
  "id": 4956792,
  "title": "HR software startup HiBob raises $166M after annualized revenue tops $400M",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/hr-software-startup-hibob-raises-166m-after-annualized-revenue-tops",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-01T22:30:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SiliconANGLE",
    "slug": "siliconangle",
    "url": "https://siliconangle.com/2026/09/01/hr-software-startup-hibob-raises-166m-after-annualized-revenue-tops-400m/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "HiBob Inc., a cloud-based human resources platform developer, recently secured $166 million in funding, highlighting its impressive annualized revenue of over $400 million. Salesforce Inc. provided the majority of the capital, followed by Farallon Capital, which led the previous investment at a $2.7 billion valuation. The software firm is now valued at $3.2 billion.\n\nHiBob's platform centralizes workforce data for companies, tracking internal expertise through the Bob Skills database. This allows HR teams to make informed hiring and training decisions based on employee skillsets. The AI-powered tool helps generate job descriptions, posting listings across over 2,300 job boards. After applications begin, HiBob's AI generates CV summaries, streamlining the hiring process.\n\nThe platform also aids HR teams in pre-packaging careers pages with referral processing tools and customizable branding. Companies can manage employee interactions through an included portal, displaying updates, tasks, and educational content. HiBob can also host internal learning materials and course suggestions using AI to generate role-specific content. Advanced AI capabilities can be integrated via a built-in MCP server for further synchronization with external automation tools.\n\nHiBob currently serves more than 5,500 customers and plans to continue avoiding a public listing, according to founder and CEO Ronni Zehavi. The platform's impressive global reach and deep understanding of organizational operations make AI more useful and relevant for businesses, according to Joe Teplow, chief strategy officer of Slack and senior vice president of Salesforce Labs.",
  "summary": "HiBob Inc., the developer of a popular cloud-based human resources platform, today announced that it has raised $166 million in funding. Salesforce Inc. provided most of the capital. It was joined by Farallon Capital, which led HiBob’s previous raise at a $2.7 billion valuation. CTech reported that the software maker is now worth $3.2 billion. […] The post HR software startup HiBob raises $166M…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}